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Unisex Sizes Explained: One Size Line for Everyone
In short
Unisex means one single cut for all genders, based on standard men's measurements with some room for different body shapes. This makes ordering much easier for teams, because you do not have to keep separate women's and men's lists. Women should usually choose one size smaller than they are used to, or use the size chart of the respective model as a guide.
What is behind the term unisex?
Unisex cuts are not designed specifically for men or women but for a broad range of body types. The shoulder line, chest circumference and length are roughly based on standard men's measurements, with a little more room in the shoulders and hips. This makes such cuts universally usable – an advantage for employers who want to keep a single order list. The compromise is that the cut is neither perfectly close-fitting for women nor strictly tailored for men.
How do unisex sizes compare to women's cuts?
Women who otherwise wear a German size 36 or S often choose XS or S in unisex shirts, because the shoulder width would otherwise be too wide. Women with a stronger upper body or broad shoulders, on the other hand, often find a better option in the unisex cut than in some women's cuts. If you are unsure, use the exact size chart of the model and compare chest, hip and shoulder measurements. For teams where a very precise fit is important, we refer to the additional catalogue with women's and children's cuts – just ask.
Unisex cuts in everyday work
For the trades, care, hospitality and many other industries, unisex shirts are commonplace – they allow uniform team clothing without a complicated size structure. In industries with many appointments outside the office, customer contact or a uniformed appearance, a unisex cut makes sure all colleagues look equally well put together. The cut also plays a role for the print on the chest or back: the logo sits at slightly different chest heights on a unisex shirt depending on body height, but in practice this is hardly disturbing.
Sizes not settled yet? No problem
At macherkleidung.de the exact sizes do not have to be settled when you first enquire. You can put together your requirements, get a guide price and report the sizes later. Once all sizes are settled, the personal review begins and finally the approval. This lets you submit the size list, for example, only after a short team survey.
Frequently asked questions
Are there also pure women's cuts in the range?
The online range at macherkleidung.de focuses on unisex models. For women's and children's cuts there is an additional catalogue with 58 more models, which are priced individually on request. Just write to us with what you are looking for and you will receive a suitable offer.
Do I always have to choose one size smaller for women?
As a rule of thumb that is often true, but not always. What matters is comparing chest and shoulder measurements with the size chart of the model. Someone who normally wears a women's size M is often an S or M in a unisex cut, depending on body proportions. Look closely at the product-specific chart.
What if colleagues have very different sizes?
That is no problem – you can mix all sizes from XS to XXL or larger in one order. The tiered prices apply to the total quantity, so it pays to bundle all team sizes into one enquiry.
